As Nigeria prepares to face hosts Morocco in the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) decision to appoint a Ghanaian referee, Daniel Nii Ayi Laryea for the high-stakes clash has sparked widespread reactions among Nigerians on social media.

Ukraine tops the list as the world’s most war‑torn country. It has been engulfed in an intense conflict following the full‑scale invasion by Russia in 2022.

demands dialogue, immediate release By John Alechenu Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) has condemned the arrest and alleged unlawful detention of 52 students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), describing the action as a dangerous attempt aimed at suppressing democratic expression. This was contained in a statement of solidarity with the affected youths which she […]

Atiku argued that the focus of security agencies should be on tackling criminality rather than suppressing citizens who raise concerns about safety.

…demand their release By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has strongly condemned the arrest and detention of 52 students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, Edo State, over a protest against rising cases of kidnapping in the area, demanding their immediate and unconditional release. In a press statement issued […]

Premier Cool, Nigeria’s leading antibacterial cooling bar soap, has announced the launch of its nationwide consumer promotion, “10K for 10K”, in partnership with Palmpay, Nigeria’s leading digital bank. This promo is designed to reward 10,000 Nigerians with ₦10,000 amounting to a total of ₦100 million in cash rewards paid instantly via PalmPay wallets. Running from […]

Uganda ordered an internet blackout on Tuesday, two days ahead of elections in which President Yoweri Museveni is seeking to extend his 40-year rule.

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) says it will disburse N6.452 billion to tertiary institutions in its 2026 intervention cycle. The Executive Secretary of TETFund, Sonny Echono, disclosed this in Abuja on Tuesday at a stakeholders’ workshop with heads of beneficiary institutions on the 2026 disbursement guidelines. Echono explained with the planned 2026 intervention cycle, […]

A Federal High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti on Tuesday nullified the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) primary election which produced Dr Wole Oluyede. Consequently, the court has ordered a fresh governorship primary election in the state. The court gave the order while delivering judgment in a suit filed by a governorship aspirant, Mr Funsho Ayeni, against […]

By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri There is an early crack ahead of the 2027 forthcoming general elections, as a factional group of the African Democratic Congress in Borno State has disassociated itself from the Transitional and Registration committees allegedly set up by one of its chieftains, Kashim Imam. The ADC chairman in the state, Umar Bolori, […]